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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,119.18 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,119.18 and 335.37 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.95 : 1,119.18 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.95/1,119.18 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.95x = 1,119.18 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.95x = 375,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,339.40/745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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