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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,108.80 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,108.80 and 577.20 is: 864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,108.80 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,108.80 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,108.80 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 639,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,999.36/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.22

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