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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.61, 1,119.10 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.61, 1,119.10 and 356.37 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.61 : 1,119.10 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.61/1,119.10 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.61x = 1,119.10 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.61x = 398,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,813.67/746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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