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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.30, 1,119.64 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.30, 1,119.64 and 381.08 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.30 : 1,119.64 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.30/1,119.64 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.30x = 1,119.64 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.30x = 426,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,672.41/746.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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