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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,113.84 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,113.84 and 377.10 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,113.84 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,113.84 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,113.84 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 420,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,029.06/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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