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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,113.99 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,113.99 and 560.01 is: 839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,113.99 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,113.99 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,113.99 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 623,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,845.54/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.42

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