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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,117.11 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,117.11 and 398.21 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,117.11 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,117.11 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,117.11 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 444,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,844.37/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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