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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.22, 1,112.42 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.22, 1,112.42 and 396.06 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.22 : 1,112.42 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.22/1,112.42 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.22x = 1,112.42 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.22x = 440,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,585.07/743.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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