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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.28, 1,118.88 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.28, 1,118.88 and 403.52 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.28 : 1,118.88 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.28/1,118.88 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.28x = 1,118.88 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.28x = 451,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,490.46/745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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