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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.65, 1,114.66 and 526.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.65, 1,114.66 and 526.57 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.65 : 1,114.66 = 526.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.65/1,114.66 = 526.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.65x = 1,114.66 × 526.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.65x = 586,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,946.52/743.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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