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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,118.16 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,118.16 and 398.88 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,118.16 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,118.16 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,118.16 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 446,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,011.66/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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