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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,114.29 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,114.29 and 526.32 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,114.29 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,114.29 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,114.29 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 586,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,473.11/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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