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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,120.33 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,120.33 and 356.63 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,120.33 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,120.33 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,120.33 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 399,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,543.29/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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