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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,120.69 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,120.69 and 381.65 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,120.69 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,120.69 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,120.69 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 427,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,704.07/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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