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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,113.12 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,113.12 and 376.59 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,113.12 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,113.12 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,113.12 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 419,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,189.86/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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