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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,119.13 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,119.13 and 350.98 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,119.13 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,119.13 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,119.13 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 392,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,788.57/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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