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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,112.58 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,112.58 and 536.12 is: 803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,112.58 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,112.58 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,112.58 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 596,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,476.39/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.57

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