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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.96 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.96 and 375.12 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.96 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.96 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.96 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 416,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,743.32/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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