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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,116.98 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,116.98 and 359.76 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,116.98 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,116.98 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,116.98 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 401,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,844.72/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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