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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.44, 1,117.68 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.44, 1,117.68 and 420.96 is: 631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.44 : 1,117.68 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.44/1,117.68 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.44x = 1,117.68 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.44x = 470,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,498.57/745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.17

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