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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,114.62 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,114.62 and 377.60 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,114.62 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,114.62 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,114.62 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 420,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,880.51/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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