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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.86, 1,112.86 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.86, 1,112.86 and 395.68 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.86 : 1,112.86 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.86/1,112.86 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.86x = 1,112.86 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.86x = 440,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,336.44/742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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