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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.07, 1,020.44 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.07, 1,020.44 and 552.96 is: 762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.07 : 1,020.44 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.07/1,020.44 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.07x = 1,020.44 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.07x = 564,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,259.74/740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.44

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