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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,111.56 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,111.56 and 376.55 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,111.56 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,111.56 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,111.56 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 418,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,552.36/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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