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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,111.52 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,111.52 and 579.44 is: 868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,111.52 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,111.52 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,111.52 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 644,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,059.15/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.66

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