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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.15, 1,117.95 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.15, 1,117.95 and 552.67 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.15 : 1,117.95 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.15/1,117.95 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.15x = 1,117.95 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.15x = 617,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,861.96/745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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