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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,022.00 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,022.00 and 563.16 is: 777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,022.00 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,022.00 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,022.00 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 575,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,548.94/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.26

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