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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.59, 1,118.64 and 537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.59, 1,118.64 and 537.19 is: 805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.59 : 1,118.64 = 537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.59/1,118.64 = 537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.59x = 1,118.64 × 537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.59x = 600,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,922.22/745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.97

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