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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.59, 1,115.69 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.59, 1,115.69 and 332.45 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.59 : 1,115.69 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.59/1,115.69 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.59x = 1,115.69 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.59x = 370,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,903.90/743.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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