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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,113.66 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,113.66 and 332.16 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,113.66 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,113.66 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,113.66 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 369,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,913.31/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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