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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,116.77 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,116.77 and 359.56 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,116.77 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,116.77 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,116.77 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 401,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,545.82/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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