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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.74, 1,112.03 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.74, 1,112.03 and 559.56 is: 837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.74 : 1,112.03 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.74/1,112.03 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.74x = 1,112.03 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.74x = 622,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,247.51/742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.77

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