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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.47, 1,116.99 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.47, 1,116.99 and 563.22 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.47 : 1,116.99 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.47/1,116.99 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.47x = 1,116.99 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.47x = 629,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,111.11/745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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