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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,117.02 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,117.02 and 398.34 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,117.02 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,117.02 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,117.02 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 444,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,953.75/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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