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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,110.17 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,110.17 and 559.09 is: 837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,110.17 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,110.17 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,110.17 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 620,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,676.60/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.24

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