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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,112.79 and 559.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,112.79 and 559.36 is: 839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,112.79 = 559.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,112.79 = 559.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,112.79 × 559.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 622,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,444.30/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.49

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