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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.84, 1,112.62 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.84, 1,112.62 and 376.52 is: 564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.84 : 1,112.62 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.84/1,112.62 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.84x = 1,112.62 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.84x = 418,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,923.68/741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.71

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