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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,112.94 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,112.94 and 560.60 is: 839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,112.94 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,112.94 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,112.94 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 623,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,914.16/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.00

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