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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,114.57 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,114.57 and 396.69 is: 594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,114.57 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,114.57 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,114.57 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 442,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,138.77/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.67

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