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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.43, 1,119.11 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.43, 1,119.11 and 356.69 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.43 : 1,119.11 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.43/1,119.11 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.43x = 1,119.11 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.43x = 399,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,167.97/746.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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