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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.86, 1,115.32 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.86, 1,115.32 and 377.91 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.86 : 1,115.32 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.86/1,115.32 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.86x = 1,115.32 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.86x = 421,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,490.58/742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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