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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.24, 1,118.97 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.24, 1,118.97 and 375.67 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.24 : 1,118.97 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.24/1,118.97 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.24x = 1,118.97 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.24x = 420,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,360.66/746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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