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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,115.84 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,115.84 and 353.63 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,115.84 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,115.84 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,115.84 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 394,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,592.73/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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