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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,111.22 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,111.22 and 535.24 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,111.22 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,111.22 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,111.22 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 594,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,769.39/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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