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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.81, 1,115.03 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.81, 1,115.03 and 378.17 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.81 : 1,115.03 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.81/1,115.03 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.81x = 1,115.03 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.81x = 421,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,668.85/743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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