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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,115.78 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,115.78 and 524.53 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,115.78 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,115.78 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,115.78 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 585,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,257.00/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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