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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.65, 1,112.51 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.65, 1,112.51 and 568.64 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.65 : 1,112.51 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.65/1,112.51 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.65x = 1,112.51 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.65x = 632,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,609.28/741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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