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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,112.10 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,112.10 and 535.52 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,112.10 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,112.10 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,112.10 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 595,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,552.56/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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