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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,113.91 and 560.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,113.91 and 560.81 is: 839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,113.91 = 560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,113.91 = 560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,113.91 × 560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 624,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,693.25/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.66

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