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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,112.36 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,112.36 and 395.52 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,112.36 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,112.36 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,112.36 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 439,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,960.63/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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