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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,113.30 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,113.30 and 309.28 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,113.30 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,113.30 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,113.30 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 344,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,321.42/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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