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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.31, 1,113.24 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.31, 1,113.24 and 377.06 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.31 : 1,113.24 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.31/1,113.24 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.31x = 1,113.24 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.31x = 419,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,754.12/742.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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