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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,113.30 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,113.30 and 310.35 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,113.30 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,113.30 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,113.30 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 345,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,512.66/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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