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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,116.36 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,116.36 and 378.99 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,116.36 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,116.36 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,116.36 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 423,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,083.69/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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