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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.24, 1,115.88 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.24, 1,115.88 and 379.12 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.24 : 1,115.88 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.24/1,115.88 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.24x = 1,115.88 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.24x = 423,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,052.43/745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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