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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,113.03 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,113.03 and 303.48 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,113.03 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,113.03 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,113.03 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 337,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,782.34/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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