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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.84, 1,113.30 and 559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.84, 1,113.30 and 559.46 is: 839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.84 : 1,113.30 = 559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.84/1,113.30 = 559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.84x = 1,113.30 × 559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.84x = 622,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,841.25/741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.59

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