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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.12, 1,021.12 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.12, 1,021.12 and 554.28 is: 764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.12 : 1,021.12 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.12/1,021.12 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.12x = 1,021.12 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.12x = 565,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,986.39/740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.72

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