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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.98, 1,111.52 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.98, 1,111.52 and 375.37 is: 563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.98 : 1,111.52 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.98/1,111.52 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.98x = 1,111.52 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.98x = 417,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,229.42/740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.08

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