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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.60, 1,022.22 and 544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.60, 1,022.22 and 544.76 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.60 : 1,022.22 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.60/1,022.22 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.60x = 1,022.22 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.60x = 556,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,864.57/740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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