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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,115.25 and 538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,115.25 and 538.17 is: 807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,115.25 = 538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,115.25 = 538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,115.25 × 538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 600,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,194.09/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.26

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