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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.86, 1,114.32 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.86, 1,114.32 and 331.92 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.86 : 1,114.32 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.86/1,114.32 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.86x = 1,114.32 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.86x = 369,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,865.09/742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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