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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.47, 1,111.66 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.47, 1,111.66 and 376.07 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.47 : 1,111.66 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.47/1,111.66 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.47x = 1,111.66 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.47x = 418,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,055.48/741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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