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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.71, 1,114.05 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.71, 1,114.05 and 303.95 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.71 : 1,114.05 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.71/1,114.05 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.71x = 1,114.05 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.71x = 338,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,618.28/742.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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