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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,113.34 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,113.34 and 309.32 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,113.34 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,113.34 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,113.34 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 344,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,378.33/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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