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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.64, 1,119.84 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.64, 1,119.84 and 361.44 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.64 : 1,119.84 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.64/1,119.84 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.64x = 1,119.84 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.64x = 404,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,754.97/746.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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