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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,113.16 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,113.16 and 396.12 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,113.16 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,113.16 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,113.16 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 440,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,944.94/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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