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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.97, 1,113.98 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.97, 1,113.98 and 377.25 is: 565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.97 : 1,113.98 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.97/1,113.98 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.97x = 1,113.98 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.97x = 420,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,247.07/742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.64

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