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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.94, 1,114.29 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.94, 1,114.29 and 331.97 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.94 : 1,114.29 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.94/1,114.29 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.94x = 1,114.29 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.94x = 369,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,905.28/742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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