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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,112.79 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,112.79 and 352.03 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,112.79 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,112.79 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,112.79 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 391,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,735.46/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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