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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,116.14 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,116.14 and 359.25 is: 539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,116.14 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,116.14 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,116.14 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 400,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,971.50/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.14

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