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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.71, 1,114.90 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.71, 1,114.90 and 353.47 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.71 : 1,114.90 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.71/1,114.90 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.71x = 1,114.90 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.71x = 394,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,083.70/743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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