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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.22, 1,118.97 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.22, 1,118.97 and 421.86 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.22 : 1,118.97 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.22/1,118.97 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.22x = 1,118.97 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.22x = 472,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,048.68/746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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