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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.61, 1,118.61 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.61, 1,118.61 and 380.70 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.61 : 1,118.61 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.61/1,118.61 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.61x = 1,118.61 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.61x = 425,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,854.83/745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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