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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.81, 1,112.16 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.81, 1,112.16 and 559.65 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.81 : 1,112.16 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.81/1,112.16 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.81x = 1,112.16 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.81x = 622,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,416.17/742.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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