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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,111.74 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,111.74 and 375.98 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,111.74 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,111.74 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,111.74 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 417,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,986.45/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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