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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.89, 1,116.53 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.89, 1,116.53 and 397.88 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.89 : 1,116.53 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.89/1,116.53 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.89x = 1,116.53 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.89x = 444,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,244.96/744.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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