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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.18, 1,118.64 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.18, 1,118.64 and 355.96 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.18 : 1,118.64 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.18/1,118.64 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.18x = 1,118.64 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.18x = 398,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,191.09/746.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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