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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,114.20 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,114.20 and 377.94 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,114.20 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,114.20 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,114.20 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 421,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,100.75/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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