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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,117.26 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,117.26 and 379.43 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,117.26 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,117.26 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,117.26 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 423,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,916.38/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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