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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.72, 1,120.34 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.72, 1,120.34 and 356.84 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.72 : 1,120.34 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.72/1,120.34 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.72x = 1,120.34 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.72x = 399,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,774.74/746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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