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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,022.40 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,022.40 and 574.72 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,022.40 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,022.40 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,022.40 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 587,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,593.73/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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