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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.06, 1,115.82 and 378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.06, 1,115.82 and 378.94 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.06 : 1,115.82 = 378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.06/1,115.82 = 378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.06x = 1,115.82 × 378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.06x = 422,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,828.83/745.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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