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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.23, 1,120.38 and 609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.23, 1,120.38 and 609.26 is: 915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.23 : 1,120.38 = 609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.23/1,120.38 = 609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.23x = 1,120.38 × 609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.23x = 682,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,602.72/745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.96

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