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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.06, 1,114.32 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.06, 1,114.32 and 377.94 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.06 : 1,114.32 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.06/1,114.32 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.06x = 1,114.32 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.06x = 421,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,146.10/744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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