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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,113.65 and 557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,113.65 and 557.98 is: 834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,113.65 = 557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,113.65 = 557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,113.65 × 557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 621,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,388.85/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.96

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