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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.27, 1,113.36 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.27, 1,113.36 and 377.05 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.27 : 1,113.36 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.27/1,113.36 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.27x = 1,113.36 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.27x = 419,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,789.60/742.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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