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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,116.52 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,116.52 and 379.02 is: 568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,116.52 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,116.52 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,116.52 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 423,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,183.41/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.55

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