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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.85, 1,114.95 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.85, 1,114.95 and 377.88 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.85 : 1,114.95 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.85/1,114.95 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.85x = 1,114.95 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.85x = 421,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,317.31/742.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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