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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.64, 1,119.92 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.64, 1,119.92 and 422.01 is: 632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.64 : 1,119.92 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.64/1,119.92 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.64x = 1,119.92 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.64x = 472,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,618.49/746.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.99

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