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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,113.65 and 537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,113.65 and 537.43 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,113.65 = 537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,113.65 = 537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,113.65 × 537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 598,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,500.66/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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