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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,119.06 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,119.06 and 361.26 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,119.06 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,119.06 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,119.06 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 404,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,271.62/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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