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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.94, 1,119.67 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.94, 1,119.67 and 335.21 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.94 : 1,119.67 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.94/1,119.67 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.94x = 1,119.67 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.94x = 375,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,318.14/745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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