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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,113.58 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,113.58 and 376.98 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,113.58 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,113.58 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,113.58 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 419,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,797.39/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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