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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,116.52 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,116.52 and 354.89 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,116.52 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,116.52 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,116.52 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 396,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,243.69/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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