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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.88, 1,115.63 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.88, 1,115.63 and 538.12 is: 804.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.88 : 1,115.63 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.88/1,115.63 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.88x = 1,115.63 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.88x = 600,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,342.82/745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.88

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