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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.90, 1,118.80 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.90, 1,118.80 and 356.08 is: 534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.90 : 1,118.80 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.90/1,118.80 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.90x = 1,118.80 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.90x = 398,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,382.30/745.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.10

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