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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.38, 1,114.29 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.38, 1,114.29 and 396.12 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.38 : 1,114.29 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.38/1,114.29 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.38x = 1,114.29 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.38x = 441,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,392.55/742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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