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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.20, 1,114.92 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.20, 1,114.92 and 403.44 is: 603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.20 : 1,114.92 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.20/1,114.92 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.20x = 1,114.92 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.20x = 449,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,803.32/745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.60

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