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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,117.09 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,117.09 and 334.54 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,117.09 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,117.09 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,117.09 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 373,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,711.29/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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