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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,110.02 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,110.02 and 398.25 is: 596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,110.02 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,110.02 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,110.02 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 442,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,063.47/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.60

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