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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,115.60 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,115.60 and 538.32 is: 807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,115.60 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,115.60 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,115.60 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 600,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,549.79/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.71

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