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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,113.23 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,113.23 and 309.33 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,113.23 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,113.23 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,113.23 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 344,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,355.44/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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