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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,111.14 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,111.14 and 376.14 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,111.14 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,111.14 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,111.14 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 417,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,944.20/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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