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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,109.61 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,109.61 and 375.12 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,109.61 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,109.61 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,109.61 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 416,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,236.90/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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