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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.73, 1,118.23 and 398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.73, 1,118.23 and 398.97 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.73 : 1,118.23 = 398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.73/1,118.23 = 398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.73x = 1,118.23 × 398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.73x = 446,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,140.22/745.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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