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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,116.95 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,116.95 and 354.44 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,116.95 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,116.95 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,116.95 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 395,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,884.40/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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