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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,113.21 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,113.21 and 395.82 is: 593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,113.21 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,113.21 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,113.21 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 440,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,630.78/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.44

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