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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,020.96 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,020.96 and 565.68 is: 780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,020.96 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,020.96 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,020.96 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 577,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,536.65/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.16

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