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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,110.16 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,110.16 and 558.32 is: 835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,110.16 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,110.16 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,110.16 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 619,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,824.53/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.93

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