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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,119.04 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,119.04 and 233.04 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,119.04 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,119.04 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,119.04 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 260,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,781.08/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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