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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.85, 1,118.55 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.85, 1,118.55 and 283.88 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.85 : 1,118.55 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.85/1,118.55 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.85x = 1,118.55 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.85x = 317,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,533.97/745.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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