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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.81, 1,115.63 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.81, 1,115.63 and 354.07 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.81 : 1,115.63 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.81/1,115.63 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.81x = 1,115.63 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.81x = 395,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,009.21/743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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