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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,113.98 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,113.98 and 357.75 is: 536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,113.98 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,113.98 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,113.98 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 398,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,524.56/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.67

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