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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.06, 1,117.32 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.06, 1,117.32 and 379.94 is: 569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.06 : 1,117.32 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.06/1,117.32 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.06x = 1,117.32 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.06x = 424,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,514.56/746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.01

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