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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,100.07 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,100.07 and 562.23 is: 841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,100.07 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,100.07 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,100.07 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 618,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,492.36/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.55

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