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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,115.74 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,115.74 and 332.98 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,115.74 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,115.74 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,115.74 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 371,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,519.11/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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