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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,113.53 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,113.53 and 560.56 is: 839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,113.53 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,113.53 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,113.53 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 624,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,200.38/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.27

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