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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,111.73 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,111.73 and 526.59 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,111.73 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,111.73 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,111.73 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 585,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,423.27/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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