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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.02, 1,119.03 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.02, 1,119.03 and 563.77 is: 845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.02 : 1,119.03 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.02/1,119.03 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.02x = 1,119.03 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.02x = 630,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,875.54/746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.66

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