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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.54, 1,118.58 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.54, 1,118.58 and 380.50 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.54 : 1,118.58 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.54/1,118.58 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.54x = 1,118.58 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.54x = 425,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,619.69/745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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