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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,117.04 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,117.04 and 379.20 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,117.04 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,117.04 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,117.04 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 423,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,581.57/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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