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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,116.05 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,116.05 and 332.61 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,116.05 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,116.05 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,116.05 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 371,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,203.54/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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