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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,114.34 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,114.34 and 352.63 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,114.34 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,114.34 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,114.34 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 392,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,945.17/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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