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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.57, 1,115.78 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.57, 1,115.78 and 304.75 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.57 : 1,115.78 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.57/1,115.78 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.57x = 1,115.78 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.57x = 340,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,030.12/743.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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