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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,114.24 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,114.24 and 527.56 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,114.24 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,114.24 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,114.24 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 587,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,828.45/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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