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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,112.40 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,112.40 and 558.18 is: 836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,112.40 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,112.40 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,112.40 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 620,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,919.43/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.56

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