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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,115.37 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,115.37 and 562.55 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,115.37 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,115.37 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,115.37 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 627,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,445.82/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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