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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.76, 1,112.86 and 568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.76, 1,112.86 and 568.09 is: 848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.76 : 1,112.86 = 568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.76/1,112.86 = 568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.76x = 1,112.86 × 568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.76x = 632,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,210.49/744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.88

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