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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.58, 1,117.49 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.58, 1,117.49 and 355.65 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.58 : 1,117.49 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.58/1,117.49 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.58x = 1,117.49 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.58x = 397,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,433.54/745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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