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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,116.12 and 563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,116.12 and 563.05 is: 842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,116.12 = 563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,116.12 = 563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,116.12 × 563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 628,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,425.79/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.58

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