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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.96, 1,118.10 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.96, 1,118.10 and 334.48 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.96 : 1,118.10 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.96/1,118.10 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.96x = 1,118.10 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.96x = 373,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,982.09/745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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