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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.98, 1,118.52 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.98, 1,118.52 and 356.10 is: 533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.98 : 1,118.52 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.98/1,118.52 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.98x = 1,118.52 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.98x = 398,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,304.97/745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.94

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