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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.38, 1,112.79 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.38, 1,112.79 and 537.26 is: 806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.38 : 1,112.79 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.38/1,112.79 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.38x = 1,112.79 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.38x = 597,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,857.56/741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.41

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