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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.18, 1,116.92 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.18, 1,116.92 and 379.19 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.18 : 1,116.92 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.18/1,116.92 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.18x = 1,116.92 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.18x = 423,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,528.64/745.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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