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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,119.99 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,119.99 and 356.79 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,119.99 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,119.99 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,119.99 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 399,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,601.23/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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