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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.06, 1,116.62 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.06, 1,116.62 and 561.94 is: 842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.06 : 1,116.62 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.06/1,116.62 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.06x = 1,116.62 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.06x = 627,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,473.44/745.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.18

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