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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.99, 1,121.99 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.99, 1,121.99 and 358.04 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.99 : 1,121.99 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.99/1,121.99 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.99x = 1,121.99 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.99x = 401,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,709.90/747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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