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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,118.36 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,118.36 and 361.04 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,118.36 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,118.36 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,118.36 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 403,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,772.69/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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