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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.21, 1,114.03 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.21, 1,114.03 and 396.33 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.21 : 1,114.03 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.21/1,114.03 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.21x = 1,114.03 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.21x = 441,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,523.51/743.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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