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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,110.77 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,110.77 and 374.70 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,110.77 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,110.77 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,110.77 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 416,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,200.89/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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