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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.87, 1,112.23 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.87, 1,112.23 and 559.71 is: 838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.87 : 1,112.23 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.87/1,112.23 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.87x = 1,112.23 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.87x = 622,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,526.95/742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.00

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