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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,111.39 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,111.39 and 375.54 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,111.39 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,111.39 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,111.39 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 417,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,371.40/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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