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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,111.59 and 558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,111.59 and 558.36 is: 837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,111.59 = 558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,111.59 = 558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,111.59 × 558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 620,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,667.39/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.13

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