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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,118.16 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,118.16 and 380.16 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,118.16 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,118.16 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,118.16 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 425,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,079.71/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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