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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.70, 1,118.82 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.70, 1,118.82 and 312.76 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.70 : 1,118.82 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.70/1,118.82 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.70x = 1,118.82 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.70x = 349,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,922.14/745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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