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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,112.90 and 579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,112.90 and 579.75 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,112.90 = 579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,112.90 = 579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,112.90 × 579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 645,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,203.78/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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