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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.25, 1,022.09 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.25, 1,022.09 and 544.05 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.25 : 1,022.09 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.25/1,022.09 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.25x = 1,022.09 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.25x = 556,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,065.34/740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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