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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.65, 1,119.61 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.65, 1,119.61 and 226.55 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.65 : 1,119.61 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.65/1,119.61 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.65x = 1,119.61 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.65x = 253,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,649.88/746.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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