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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.07, 1,118.73 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.07, 1,118.73 and 225.93 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.07 : 1,118.73 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.07/1,118.73 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.07x = 1,118.73 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.07x = 252,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,754.67/746.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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