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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,116.69 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,116.69 and 312.14 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,116.69 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,116.69 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,116.69 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 348,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,563.62/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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