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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,022.15 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,022.15 and 553.80 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,022.15 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,022.15 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,022.15 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 566,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,071.89/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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