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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.86, 1,115.80 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.86, 1,115.80 and 354.04 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.86 : 1,115.80 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.86/1,115.80 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.86x = 1,115.80 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.86x = 395,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,037.83/743.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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