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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,012.38 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,012.38 and 557.64 is: 770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,012.38 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,012.38 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,012.38 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 564,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,543.58/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.60

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