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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.30, 1,118.43 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.30, 1,118.43 and 397.89 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.30 : 1,118.43 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.30/1,118.43 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.30x = 1,118.43 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.30x = 445,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,012.11/744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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