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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.11, 1,112.34 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.11, 1,112.34 and 376.15 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.11 : 1,112.34 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.11/1,112.34 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.11x = 1,112.34 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.11x = 418,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,406.69/741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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