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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.98, 1,114.72 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.98, 1,114.72 and 332.06 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.98 : 1,114.72 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.98/1,114.72 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.98x = 1,114.72 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.98x = 370,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,153.92/742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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