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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,111.44 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,111.44 and 375.78 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,111.44 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,111.44 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,111.44 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 417,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,656.92/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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