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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.71, 1,113.67 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.71, 1,113.67 and 372.11 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.71 : 1,113.67 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.71/1,113.67 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.71x = 1,113.67 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.71x = 414,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,407.74/742.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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