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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,112.27 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,112.27 and 525.51 is: 787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,112.27 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,112.27 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,112.27 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 584,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,506.38/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.12

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