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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.05, 1,112.55 and 579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.05, 1,112.55 and 579.70 is: 867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.05 : 1,112.55 = 579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.05/1,112.55 = 579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.05x = 1,112.55 × 579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.05x = 644,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,945.24/743.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.97

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