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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,116.34 and 615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,116.34 and 615.04 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,116.34 = 615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,116.34 = 615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,116.34 × 615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 686,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,593.75/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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