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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,111.71 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,111.71 and 375.32 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,111.71 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,111.71 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,111.71 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 417,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,247.00/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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