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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.45, 1,114.34 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.45, 1,114.34 and 396.07 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.45 : 1,114.34 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.45/1,114.34 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.45x = 1,114.34 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.45x = 441,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,356.64/742.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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