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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,119.78 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,119.78 and 381.08 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,119.78 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,119.78 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,119.78 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 426,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,725.76/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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