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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,115.06 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,115.06 and 396.39 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,115.06 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,115.06 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,115.06 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 441,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,996.65/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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