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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,113.27 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,113.27 and 303.33 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,113.27 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,113.27 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,113.27 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 337,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,688.19/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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