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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.66, 1,117.68 and 421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.66, 1,117.68 and 421.12 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.66 : 1,117.68 = 421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.66/1,117.68 = 421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.66x = 1,117.68 × 421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.66x = 470,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,677.40/745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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