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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,111.19 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,111.19 and 370.58 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,111.19 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,111.19 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,111.19 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 411,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,777.38/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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