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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,111.31 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,111.31 and 376.83 is: 564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,111.31 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,111.31 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,111.31 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 418,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,773.06/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.55

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