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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,114.56 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,114.56 and 378.27 is: 566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,114.56 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,114.56 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,114.56 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 421,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,604.61/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.99

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