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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.21, 1,118.50 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.21, 1,118.50 and 380.27 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.21 : 1,118.50 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.21/1,118.50 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.21x = 1,118.50 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.21x = 425,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,332.00/745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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