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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.62, 1,113.89 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.62, 1,113.89 and 377.13 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.62 : 1,113.89 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.62/1,113.89 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.62x = 1,113.89 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.62x = 420,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,079.45/742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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