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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,113.58 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,113.58 and 352.59 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,113.58 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,113.58 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,113.58 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 392,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,630.72/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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