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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,118.76 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,118.76 and 423.46 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,118.76 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,118.76 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,118.76 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 473,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,750.11/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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