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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,112.58 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,112.58 and 377.64 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,112.58 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,112.58 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,112.58 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 420,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,154.71/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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