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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,118.48 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,118.48 and 380.56 is: 570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,118.48 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,118.48 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,118.48 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 425,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,648.75/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.64

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