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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,114.17 and 558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,114.17 and 558.65 is: 838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,114.17 = 558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,114.17 = 558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,114.17 × 558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 622,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,425.50/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.27

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