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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.74, 1,115.03 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.74, 1,115.03 and 561.56 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.74 : 1,115.03 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.74/1,115.03 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.74x = 1,115.03 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.74x = 626,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,156.25/744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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