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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.74, 1,119.06 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.74, 1,119.06 and 312.89 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.74 : 1,119.06 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.74/1,119.06 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.74x = 1,119.06 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.74x = 350,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,137.09/745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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