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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,115.43 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,115.43 and 353.83 is: 530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,115.43 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,115.43 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,115.43 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 394,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,672.60/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.73

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