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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,116.45 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,116.45 and 396.54 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,116.45 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,116.45 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,116.45 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 442,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,712.49/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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