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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,119.32 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,119.32 and 356.51 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,119.32 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,119.32 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,119.32 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 399,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,041.39/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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