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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,119.36 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,119.36 and 381 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.95 : 1,119.36 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.95/1,119.36 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.95x = 1,119.36 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.95x = 426,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,476.16/745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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