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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.15, 1,111.73 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.15, 1,111.73 and 385.34 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.15 : 1,111.73 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.15/1,111.73 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.15x = 1,111.73 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.15x = 428,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,394.04/742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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