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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,118.59 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,118.59 and 380.09 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,118.59 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,118.59 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,118.59 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 425,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,158.33/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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