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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.90, 1,113.50 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.90, 1,113.50 and 352.35 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.90 : 1,113.50 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.90/1,113.50 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.90x = 1,113.50 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.90x = 392,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,348.70/742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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