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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.28 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.28 and 526.08 is: 789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.28 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.28 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.28 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 585,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,148.26/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.12

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