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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.13, 1,117.74 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.13, 1,117.74 and 225.11 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.13 : 1,117.74 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.13/1,117.74 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.13x = 1,117.74 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.13x = 251,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,607.74/745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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