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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.53, 1,114.95 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.53, 1,114.95 and 396.77 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.53 : 1,114.95 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.53/1,114.95 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.53x = 1,114.95 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.53x = 442,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,378.71/743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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