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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,109.76 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,109.76 and 524.56 is: 786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,109.76 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,109.76 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,109.76 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 582,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,135.71/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.08

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