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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,117.78 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,117.78 and 379.68 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,117.78 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,117.78 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,117.78 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 424,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,398.71/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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