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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,113.89 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,113.89 and 357.75 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,113.89 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,113.89 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,113.89 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 398,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,492.36/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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