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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.59, 1,118.26 and 355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.59, 1,118.26 and 355.99 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.59 : 1,118.26 = 355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.59/1,118.26 = 355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.59x = 1,118.26 × 355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.59x = 398,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,089.38/746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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