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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,113 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,113 and 376.80 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,113 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,113 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,113 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 419,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,378.40/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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