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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,112.96 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,112.96 and 303.08 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,112.96 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,112.96 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,112.96 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 337,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,315.92/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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