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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,110.57 and 597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,110.57 and 597.61 is: 892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,110.57 = 597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,110.57 = 597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,110.57 × 597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 663,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,684.96/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.49

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