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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,112.85 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,112.85 and 376.50 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,112.85 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,112.85 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,112.85 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 418,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,988.03/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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