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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,114.68 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,114.68 and 397.56 is: 595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,114.68 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,114.68 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,114.68 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 443,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,152.18/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.06

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