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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,119.00 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,119.00 and 380.52 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,119.00 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,119.00 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,119.00 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 425,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,801.17/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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