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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,118.61 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,118.61 and 399.21 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.95 : 1,118.61 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.95/1,118.61 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.95x = 1,118.61 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.95x = 446,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,560.30/745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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