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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,113.19 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,113.19 and 376.72 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,113.19 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,113.19 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,113.19 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 419,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,357.21/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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