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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,109.51 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,109.51 and 375.08 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,109.51 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,109.51 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,109.51 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 416,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,147.59/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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