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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.43, 1,119.64 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.43, 1,119.64 and 361.95 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.43 : 1,119.64 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.43/1,119.64 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.43x = 1,119.64 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.43x = 405,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,249.27/746.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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