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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,118.36 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,118.36 and 283.65 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,118.36 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,118.36 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,118.36 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 317,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,221.40/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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