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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.75, 1,115.60 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.75, 1,115.60 and 310.88 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.75 : 1,115.60 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.75/1,115.60 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.75x = 1,115.60 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.75x = 346,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,810.60/743.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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