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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 1,074.60 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 1,074.60 and 562.48 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 1,074.60 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/1,074.60 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 1,074.60 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 604,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,441.01/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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