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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,119.99 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,119.99 and 358.07 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,119.99 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,119.99 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,119.99 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 401,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,033.03/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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