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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.83, 1,114.23 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.83, 1,114.23 and 352.65 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.83 : 1,114.23 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.83/1,114.23 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.83x = 1,114.23 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.83x = 392,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,927.33/743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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