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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.90, 1,120.04 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.90, 1,120.04 and 356.84 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.90 : 1,120.04 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.90/1,120.04 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.90x = 1,120.04 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.90x = 399,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,675.07/746.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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