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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.39, 1,113.02 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.39, 1,113.02 and 376.38 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.39 : 1,113.02 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.39/1,113.02 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.39x = 1,113.02 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.39x = 418,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,920.11/743.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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