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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,022.32 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,022.32 and 563.22 is: 777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,022.32 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,022.32 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,022.32 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 575,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,791.77/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.83

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