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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,116.87 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,116.87 and 379.10 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.54 : 1,116.87 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.54/1,116.87 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.54x = 1,116.87 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.54x = 423,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,405.42/744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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