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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,116.56 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,116.56 and 378.96 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,116.56 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,116.56 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,116.56 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 423,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,131.58/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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