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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.32, 1,113.18 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.32, 1,113.18 and 376.84 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.32 : 1,113.18 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.32/1,113.18 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.32x = 1,113.18 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.32x = 419,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,490.75/743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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