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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,117.61 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,117.61 and 399.22 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,117.61 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,117.61 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,117.61 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 446,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,172.26/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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