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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,113.57 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,113.57 and 377.16 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,113.57 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,113.57 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,113.57 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 419,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,994.06/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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