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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,119.46 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,119.46 and 398.54 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,119.46 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,119.46 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,119.46 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 446,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,149.59/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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