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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,116.54 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,116.54 and 379.14 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,116.54 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,116.54 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,116.54 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 423,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,324.98/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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