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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,117.54 and 380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,117.54 and 380.13 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,117.54 = 380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,117.54 = 380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,117.54 × 380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 424,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,810.48/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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