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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.47, 1,114.65 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.47, 1,114.65 and 561.32 is: 840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.47 : 1,114.65 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.47/1,114.65 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.47x = 1,114.65 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.47x = 625,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,675.34/744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.43

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