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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.04, 1,117.33 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.04, 1,117.33 and 379.94 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.04 : 1,117.33 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.04/1,117.33 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.04x = 1,117.33 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.04x = 424,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,518.36/746.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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