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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.09, 1,117.59 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.09, 1,117.59 and 225.11 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.09 : 1,117.59 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.09/1,117.59 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.09x = 1,117.59 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.09x = 251,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,573.97/745.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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