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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,110.77 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,110.77 and 375.91 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,110.77 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,110.77 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,110.77 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 417,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,550.50/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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