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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,119.82 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,119.82 and 356.56 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,119.82 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,119.82 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,119.82 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 399,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,279.33/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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