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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,021.94 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,021.94 and 553.65 is: 764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,021.94 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,021.94 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,021.94 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 565,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,798.47/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.09

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