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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,112.06 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,112.06 and 535.12 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,112.06 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,112.06 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,112.06 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 595,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,085.55/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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