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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.69, 1,109.20 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.69, 1,109.20 and 375.65 is: 562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.69 : 1,109.20 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.69/1,109.20 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.69x = 1,109.20 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.69x = 416,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,670.98/740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.54

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