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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,114.99 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,114.99 and 332.78 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,114.99 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,114.99 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,114.99 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 371,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,039.97/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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