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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,118.06 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,118.06 and 398.39 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,118.06 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,118.06 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,118.06 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 445,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,423.92/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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