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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.47, 1,115.12 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.47, 1,115.12 and 377.98 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.47 : 1,115.12 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.47/1,115.12 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.47x = 1,115.12 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.47x = 421,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,491.21/743.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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