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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.13, 1,118.12 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.13, 1,118.12 and 416.12 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.13 : 1,118.12 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.13/1,118.12 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.13x = 1,118.12 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.13x = 465,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,264.42/745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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