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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.79, 1,115.75 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.79, 1,115.75 and 304.94 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.79 : 1,115.75 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.79/1,115.75 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.79x = 1,115.75 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.79x = 340,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,229.70/743.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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