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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.35, 1,118.70 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.35, 1,118.70 and 380.39 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.35 : 1,118.70 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.35/1,118.70 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.35x = 1,118.70 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.35x = 425,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,542.29/746.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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