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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.90, 1,118.26 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.90, 1,118.26 and 379.88 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.90 : 1,118.26 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.90/1,118.26 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.90x = 1,118.26 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.90x = 424,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,804.61/746.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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