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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.63, 1,118.44 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.63, 1,118.44 and 420.99 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.63 : 1,118.44 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.63/1,118.44 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.63x = 1,118.44 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.63x = 470,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,849.95/745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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