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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.90, 1,115.80 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.90, 1,115.80 and 354.08 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.90 : 1,115.80 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.90/1,115.80 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.90x = 1,115.80 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.90x = 395,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,082.46/743.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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