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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.59, 1,117.48 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.59, 1,117.48 and 380.18 is: 569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.59 : 1,117.48 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.59/1,117.48 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.59x = 1,117.48 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.59x = 424,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,843.55/745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.81

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