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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,119.39 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,119.39 and 422.44 is: 633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,119.39 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,119.39 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,119.39 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 472,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,875.11/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.13

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