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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,116.15 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,116.15 and 354.29 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,116.15 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,116.15 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,116.15 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 395,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,437.99/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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