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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.46, 1,113.11 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.46, 1,113.11 and 376.44 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.46 : 1,113.11 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.46/1,113.11 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.46x = 1,113.11 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.46x = 419,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,019.13/743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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