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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,119.86 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,119.86 and 356.38 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,119.86 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,119.86 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,119.86 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 399,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,095.71/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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