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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.85, 1,114.94 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.85, 1,114.94 and 396.46 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.85 : 1,114.94 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.85/1,114.94 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.85x = 1,114.94 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.85x = 442,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,027.32/742.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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