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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.20, 1,114.86 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.20, 1,114.86 and 310.64 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.20 : 1,114.86 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.20/1,114.86 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.20x = 1,114.86 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.20x = 346,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,320.11/743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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