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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,119.56 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,119.56 and 437.28 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,119.56 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,119.56 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,119.56 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 489,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,561.20/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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