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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,113.58 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,113.58 and 352.19 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,113.58 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,113.58 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,113.58 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 392,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,184.41/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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