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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.02 and 557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.02 and 557.42 is: 835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.02 = 557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.02 = 557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.02 × 557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 618,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,739.01/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.45

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