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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.57, 1,115.13 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.57, 1,115.13 and 310.64 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.57 : 1,115.13 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.57/1,115.13 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.57x = 1,115.13 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.57x = 346,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,403.98/743.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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