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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,115.79 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,115.79 and 353.76 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,115.79 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,115.79 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,115.79 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 394,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,721.87/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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