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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.06, 1,116.57 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.06, 1,116.57 and 334.09 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.06 : 1,116.57 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.06/1,116.57 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.06x = 1,116.57 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.06x = 373,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,034.87/745.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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