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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,116.56 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,116.56 and 571.06 is: 855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,116.56 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,116.56 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,116.56 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 637,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,622.75/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.82

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