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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.15, 1,118.22 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.15, 1,118.22 and 355.62 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.15 : 1,118.22 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.15/1,118.22 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.15x = 1,118.22 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.15x = 397,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,661.40/746.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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