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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,111.50 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,111.50 and 375.44 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,111.50 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,111.50 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,111.50 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 417,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,294.95/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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