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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.48, 1,113.16 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.48, 1,113.16 and 560.32 is: 838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.48 : 1,113.16 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.48/1,113.16 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.48x = 1,113.16 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.48x = 623,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,725.81/743.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.93

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