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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.54, 1,112.08 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.54, 1,112.08 and 376.44 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.54 : 1,112.08 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.54/1,112.08 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.54x = 1,112.08 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.54x = 418,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,631.40/742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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