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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,111.86 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,111.86 and 376.68 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,111.86 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,111.86 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,111.86 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 418,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,815.42/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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