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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,118.49 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,118.49 and 375.54 is: 563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,118.49 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,118.49 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,118.49 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 420,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,037.73/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.18

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