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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.11, 1,113.72 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.11, 1,113.72 and 377.08 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.11 : 1,113.72 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.11/1,113.72 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.11x = 1,113.72 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.11x = 419,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,961.54/743.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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