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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,114.68 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,114.68 and 377.84 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,114.68 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,114.68 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,114.68 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 421,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,170.69/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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