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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,113.81 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,113.81 and 536.59 is: 804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,113.81 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,113.81 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,113.81 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 597,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,659.31/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.24

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