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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,112.70 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,112.70 and 376.39 is: 564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,112.70 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,112.70 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,112.70 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 418,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,809.15/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.93

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