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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,115.87 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,115.87 and 397.40 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,115.87 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,115.87 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,115.87 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 443,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,444.75/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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