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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,114.01 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,114.01 and 395.85 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,114.01 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,114.01 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,114.01 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 440,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,978.88/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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