Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.48, 1,118.76 and 361
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745.48, 1,118.76 and 361 is: 541.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745.48 : 1,118.76 = 361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745.48/1,118.76 = 361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745.48x = 1,118.76 × 361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745.48x = 403,872.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,872.36/745.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541.76
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