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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,113.18 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,113.18 and 535.27 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,113.18 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,113.18 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,113.18 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 595,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,851.86/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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