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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,112.85 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,112.85 and 395.92 is: 592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,112.85 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,112.85 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,112.85 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 440,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,599.57/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.65

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