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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.38, 1,118.89 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.38, 1,118.89 and 356.14 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.38 : 1,118.89 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.38/1,118.89 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.38x = 1,118.89 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.38x = 398,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,481.48/746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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