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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.97, 1,112.86 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.97, 1,112.86 and 309.07 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.97 : 1,112.86 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.97/1,112.86 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.97x = 1,112.86 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.97x = 343,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,951.64/741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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