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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,113.54 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,113.54 and 571.26 is: 855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,113.54 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,113.54 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,113.54 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 636,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,120.86/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.07

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