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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,110.06 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,110.06 and 557.82 is: 834.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,110.06 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,110.06 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,110.06 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 619,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,213.67/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.87

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