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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,112.37 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,112.37 and 535.69 is: 803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,112.37 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,112.37 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,112.37 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 595,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,885.49/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.35

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