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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,116.89 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,116.89 and 379.13 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,116.89 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,116.89 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,116.89 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 423,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,444.61/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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