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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,110.74 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,110.74 and 375.32 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,110.74 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,110.74 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,110.74 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 416,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,877.38/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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