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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.32, 1,114.47 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.32, 1,114.47 and 377.40 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.32 : 1,114.47 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.32/1,114.47 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.32x = 1,114.47 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.32x = 420,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,600.98/743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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