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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.54, 1,117.40 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.54, 1,117.40 and 399 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.54 : 1,117.40 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.54/1,117.40 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.54x = 1,117.40 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.54x = 445,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,842.60/746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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