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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,118.16 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,118.16 and 416.58 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,118.16 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,118.16 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,118.16 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 465,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,803.09/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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