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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.51, 1,114.09 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.51, 1,114.09 and 377.80 is: 566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.51 : 1,114.09 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.51/1,114.09 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.51x = 1,114.09 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.51x = 420,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,903.20/743.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.10

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