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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,112.67 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,112.67 and 537.12 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,112.67 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,112.67 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,112.67 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 597,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,637.31/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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