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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,118.97 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,118.97 and 421.33 is: 632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,118.97 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,118.97 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,118.97 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 471,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,452.83/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.00

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