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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.39, 1,118.49 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.39, 1,118.49 and 379.27 is: 569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.39 : 1,118.49 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.39/1,118.49 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.39x = 1,118.49 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.39x = 424,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,209.70/745.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.11

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