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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,114.16 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,114.16 and 357.93 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,114.16 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,114.16 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,114.16 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 398,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,789.50/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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