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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.37, 1,115.98 and 379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.37, 1,115.98 and 379.37 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.37 : 1,115.98 = 379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.37/1,115.98 = 379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.37x = 1,115.98 × 379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.37x = 423,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,369.33/745.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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