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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,118.94 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,118.94 and 380.78 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,118.94 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,118.94 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,118.94 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 426,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,069.97/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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