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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,119.30 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,119.30 and 313.28 is: 470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,119.30 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,119.30 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,119.30 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 350,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,654.30/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.15

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