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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,119.41 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,119.41 and 335.11 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,119.41 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,119.41 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,119.41 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 375,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,129.16/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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