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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,112.64 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,112.64 and 557.99 is: 835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,112.64 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,112.64 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,112.64 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 620,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,836.43/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.72

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