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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.86, 1,118.85 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.86, 1,118.85 and 356.04 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.86 : 1,118.85 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.86/1,118.85 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.86x = 1,118.85 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.86x = 398,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,355.35/745.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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