Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,119.21 and 335.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,119.21 and 335.28 is: 503.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745.95 : 1,119.21 = 335.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745.95/1,119.21 = 335.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745.95x = 1,119.21 × 335.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745.95x = 375,248.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,248.73/745.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.05
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