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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,117.08 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,117.08 and 379.50 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.54 : 1,117.08 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.54/1,117.08 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.54x = 1,117.08 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.54x = 423,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,931.86/744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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