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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,119.36 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,119.36 and 361.22 is: 542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,119.36 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,119.36 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,119.36 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 404,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,329.62/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.02

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