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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.62, 1,112.70 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.62, 1,112.70 and 525.12 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.62 : 1,112.70 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.62/1,112.70 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.62x = 1,112.70 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.62x = 584,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,301.02/742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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