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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.55, 1,113.57 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.55, 1,113.57 and 377.43 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.55 : 1,113.57 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.55/1,113.57 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.55x = 1,113.57 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.55x = 420,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,294.73/743.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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