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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.69, 1,117.71 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.69, 1,117.71 and 399.15 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.69 : 1,117.71 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.69/1,117.71 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.69x = 1,117.71 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.69x = 446,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,133.95/746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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