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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.23, 1,118.39 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.23, 1,118.39 and 360.75 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.23 : 1,118.39 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.23/1,118.39 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.23x = 1,118.39 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.23x = 403,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,457.39/745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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