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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.93, 1,119.30 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.93, 1,119.30 and 313.39 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.93 : 1,119.30 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.93/1,119.30 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.93x = 1,119.30 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.93x = 350,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,777.43/745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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