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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,116.18 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,116.18 and 537.27 is: 806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,116.18 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,116.18 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,116.18 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 599,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,690.03/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.39

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