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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.23, 1,114.84 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.23, 1,114.84 and 310.08 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.23 : 1,114.84 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.23/1,114.84 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.23x = 1,114.84 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.23x = 345,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,687.01/743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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