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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.60, 1,115.56 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.60, 1,115.56 and 304.78 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.60 : 1,115.56 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.60/1,115.56 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.60x = 1,115.56 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.60x = 340,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,000.38/743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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