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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.94, 1,117.08 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.94, 1,117.08 and 380.90 is: 570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.94 : 1,117.08 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.94/1,117.08 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.94x = 1,117.08 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.94x = 425,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,490.19/745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.41

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