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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,112.88 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,112.88 and 524.92 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,112.88 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,112.88 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,112.88 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 584,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,172.97/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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