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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.55, 1,118.11 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.55, 1,118.11 and 356.82 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.55 : 1,118.11 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.55/1,118.11 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.55x = 1,118.11 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.55x = 398,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,964.01/746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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