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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.60, 1,114.06 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.60, 1,114.06 and 303.78 is: 455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.60 : 1,114.06 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.60/1,114.06 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.60x = 1,114.06 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.60x = 338,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,429.15/742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.74

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