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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,115.34 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,115.34 and 379.36 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,115.34 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,115.34 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,115.34 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 423,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,115.38/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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