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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.15, 1,118.82 and 399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.15, 1,118.82 and 399.89 is: 599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.15 : 1,118.82 = 399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.15/1,118.82 = 399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.15x = 1,118.82 × 399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.15x = 447,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,404.93/746.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.62

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