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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.94, 1,119.45 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.94, 1,119.45 and 514.22 is: 771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.94 : 1,119.45 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.94/1,119.45 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.94x = 1,119.45 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.94x = 575,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,643.58/745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.70

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