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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,113.23 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,113.23 and 560.41 is: 839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,113.23 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,113.23 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,113.23 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 623,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,859.64/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.77

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