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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,117.69 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,117.69 and 379.49 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,117.69 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,117.69 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,117.69 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 424,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,146.59/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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