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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.40, 1,112.10 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.40, 1,112.10 and 522.70 is: 784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.40 : 1,112.10 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.40/1,112.10 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.40x = 1,112.10 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.40x = 581,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,294.67/741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.05

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