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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.47, 1,118.91 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.47, 1,118.91 and 356.23 is: 533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.47 : 1,118.91 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.47/1,118.91 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.47x = 1,118.91 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.47x = 398,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,592.04/746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.97

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