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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,113.84 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,113.84 and 528 is: 792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,113.84 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,113.84 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,113.84 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 588,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,107.52/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.00

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