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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,112.85 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,112.85 and 376.47 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,112.85 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,112.85 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,112.85 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 418,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,954.64/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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