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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.70, 1,115.67 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.70, 1,115.67 and 403.94 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.70 : 1,115.67 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.70/1,115.67 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.70x = 1,115.67 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.70x = 450,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,663.74/745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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