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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,112.67 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,112.67 and 352.05 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,112.67 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,112.67 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,112.67 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 391,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,715.47/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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