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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.53, 1,112.74 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.53, 1,112.74 and 396.03 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.53 : 1,112.74 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.53/1,112.74 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.53x = 1,112.74 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.53x = 440,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,678.42/742.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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