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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,117.32 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,117.32 and 380.38 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,117.32 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,117.32 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,117.32 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 425,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,006.18/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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