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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,116.47 and 378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,116.47 and 378.67 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,116.47 = 378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,116.47 = 378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,116.47 × 378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 422,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,771.80/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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