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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.84, 1,110.71 and 558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.84, 1,110.71 and 558.68 is: 836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.84 : 1,110.71 = 558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.84/1,110.71 = 558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.84x = 1,110.71 × 558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.84x = 620,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,527.29/741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.47

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