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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.98, 1,112.16 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.98, 1,112.16 and 376.03 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.98 : 1,112.16 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.98/1,112.16 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.98x = 1,112.16 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.98x = 418,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,205.52/740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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