Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.35, 1,116 and 420.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745.35, 1,116 and 420.18 is: 629.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745.35 : 1,116 = 420.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745.35/1,116 = 420.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745.35x = 1,116 × 420.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745.35x = 468,920.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,920.88/745.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.13
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