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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.02, 1,021.08 and 562.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.02, 1,021.08 and 562.93 is: 776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.02 : 1,021.08 = 562.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.02/1,021.08 = 562.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.02x = 1,021.08 × 562.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.02x = 574,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,796.56/740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.73

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