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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,113.48 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,113.48 and 331.65 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,113.48 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,113.48 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,113.48 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 369,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,285.64/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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