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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,114.35 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,114.35 and 396.92 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,114.35 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,114.35 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,114.35 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 442,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,302.23/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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