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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.81, 1,119.45 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.81, 1,119.45 and 356.14 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.81 : 1,119.45 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.81/1,119.45 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.81x = 1,119.45 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.81x = 398,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,678.12/746.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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