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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,112.90 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,112.90 and 376.53 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,112.90 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,112.90 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,112.90 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 419,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,041.18/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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