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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,114.24 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,114.24 and 310.12 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,114.24 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,114.24 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,114.24 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 345,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,548.11/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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