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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.25, 1,113.98 and 523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.25, 1,113.98 and 523.31 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.25 : 1,113.98 = 523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.25/1,113.98 = 523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.25x = 1,113.98 × 523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.25x = 582,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,960.97/742.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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