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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,112.94 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,112.94 and 352.89 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,112.94 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,112.94 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,112.94 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 392,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,745.40/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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