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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,111.73 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,111.73 and 375.72 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,111.73 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,111.73 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,111.73 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 417,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,699.20/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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