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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,119.66 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,119.66 and 422.08 is: 633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,119.66 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,119.66 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,119.66 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 472,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,586.09/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.43

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