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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,112.88 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,112.88 and 559.26 is: 838.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,112.88 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,112.88 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,112.88 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 622,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,389.27/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.30

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