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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,112.94 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,112.94 and 309.04 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,112.94 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,112.94 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,112.94 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 343,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,942.98/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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