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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.36, 1,114.29 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.36, 1,114.29 and 537.42 is: 805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.36 : 1,114.29 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.36/1,114.29 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.36x = 1,114.29 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.36x = 598,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,841.11/743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.58

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