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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,113.58 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,113.58 and 372.35 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,113.58 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,113.58 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,113.58 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 414,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,641.51/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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