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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,115.32 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,115.32 and 310.75 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,115.32 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,115.32 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,115.32 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 346,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,585.69/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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