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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,022.19 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,022.19 and 564.18 is: 778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,022.19 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,022.19 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,022.19 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 576,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,699.15/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.66

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