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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.11, 1,117.45 and 379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.11, 1,117.45 and 379.40 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.11 : 1,117.45 = 379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.11/1,117.45 = 379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.11x = 1,117.45 × 379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.11x = 423,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,955.42/745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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