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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,111.44 and 559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,111.44 and 559.60 is: 837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,111.44 = 559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,111.44 = 559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,111.44 × 559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 621,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,961.82/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.50

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