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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.82, 1,114.23 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.82, 1,114.23 and 310.01 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.82 : 1,114.23 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.82/1,114.23 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.82x = 1,114.23 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.82x = 345,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,422.44/742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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