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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.75, 1,114.22 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.75, 1,114.22 and 377.34 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.75 : 1,114.22 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.75/1,114.22 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.75x = 1,114.22 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.75x = 420,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,436.54/742.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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