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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.01, 1,112.78 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.01, 1,112.78 and 309.06 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.01 : 1,112.78 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.01/1,112.78 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.01x = 1,112.78 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.01x = 343,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,915.79/742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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