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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,116.86 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,116.86 and 354.35 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,116.86 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,116.86 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,116.86 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 395,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,759.34/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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