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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,110.70 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,110.70 and 375.86 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,110.70 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,110.70 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,110.70 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 417,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,467.70/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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