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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.90, 1,119.36 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.90, 1,119.36 and 398.48 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.90 : 1,119.36 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.90/1,119.36 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.90x = 1,119.36 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.90x = 446,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,036.98/744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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