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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.30, 1,118.14 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.30, 1,118.14 and 380.08 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.30 : 1,118.14 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.30/1,118.14 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.30x = 1,118.14 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.30x = 424,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,982.65/745.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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