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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,113.92 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,113.92 and 303.84 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,113.92 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,113.92 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,113.92 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 338,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,453.45/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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