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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,114.56 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,114.56 and 310.56 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,114.56 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,114.56 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,114.56 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 346,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,137.75/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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