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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.94, 1,112.58 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.94, 1,112.58 and 377.22 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.94 : 1,112.58 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.94/1,112.58 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.94x = 1,112.58 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.94x = 419,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,687.43/742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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