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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,111.33 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,111.33 and 375.94 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,111.33 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,111.33 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,111.33 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 417,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,793.40/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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