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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,117.44 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,117.44 and 379.55 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,117.44 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,117.44 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,117.44 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 424,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,127.15/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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