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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.47, 1,111.65 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.47, 1,111.65 and 559.32 is: 837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.47 : 1,111.65 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.47/1,111.65 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.47x = 1,111.65 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.47x = 621,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,768.08/742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.43

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