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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,021.44 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,021.44 and 554.56 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,021.44 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,021.44 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,021.44 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 566,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,449.77/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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