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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,022.32 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,022.32 and 567.58 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,022.32 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,022.32 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,022.32 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 580,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,248.39/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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