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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.70, 1,114.05 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.70, 1,114.05 and 526.70 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.70 : 1,114.05 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.70/1,114.05 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.70x = 1,114.05 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.70x = 586,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,770.14/742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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