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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,115.07 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,115.07 and 560.20 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,115.07 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,115.07 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,115.07 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 624,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,662.21/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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