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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.74, 1,117.22 and 538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.74, 1,117.22 and 538.98 is: 806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.74 : 1,117.22 = 538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.74/1,117.22 = 538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.74x = 1,117.22 × 538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.74x = 602,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,160.73/746.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.38

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