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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,113.14 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,113.14 and 376.79 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,113.14 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,113.14 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,113.14 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 419,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,420.02/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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