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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.41, 1,116.99 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.41, 1,116.99 and 562.62 is: 843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.41 : 1,116.99 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.41/1,116.99 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.41x = 1,116.99 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.41x = 628,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,440.91/745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.08

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