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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.43, 1,022.69 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.43, 1,022.69 and 554.73 is: 766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.43 : 1,022.69 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.43/1,022.69 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.43x = 1,022.69 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.43x = 567,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,314.05/740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.20

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