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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,116.12 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,116.12 and 378.59 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,116.12 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,116.12 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,116.12 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 422,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,551.87/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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