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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,113.94 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,113.94 and 377.20 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,113.94 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,113.94 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,113.94 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 420,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,178.17/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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