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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,111.32 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,111.32 and 375.93 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,111.32 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,111.32 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,111.32 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 417,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,778.53/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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