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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,118.40 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,118.40 and 562.40 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,118.40 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,118.40 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,118.40 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 628,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,988.16/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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