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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,112.07 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,112.07 and 525.44 is: 787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,112.07 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,112.07 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,112.07 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 584,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,326.06/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.27

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