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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,119.60 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,119.60 and 360.48 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,119.60 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,119.60 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,119.60 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 403,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,593.41/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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