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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.30, 1,116.54 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.30, 1,116.54 and 379.17 is: 568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.30 : 1,116.54 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.30/1,116.54 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.30x = 1,116.54 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.30x = 423,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,358.47/744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.80

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