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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,117.38 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,117.38 and 282.96 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,117.38 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,117.38 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,117.38 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 316,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,173.84/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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