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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.42, 1,117.31 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.42, 1,117.31 and 379.46 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.42 : 1,117.31 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.42/1,117.31 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.42x = 1,117.31 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.42x = 423,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,974.45/744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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