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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.37, 1,112.99 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.37, 1,112.99 and 377.37 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.37 : 1,112.99 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.37/1,112.99 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.37x = 1,112.99 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.37x = 420,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,007.15/743.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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