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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.58, 1,112.59 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.58, 1,112.59 and 371.89 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.58 : 1,112.59 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.58/1,112.59 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.58x = 1,112.59 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.58x = 413,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,761.10/742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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