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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.46, 1,117.86 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.46, 1,117.86 and 398.72 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.46 : 1,117.86 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.46/1,117.86 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.46x = 1,117.86 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.46x = 445,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,713.14/745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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