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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,022.52 and 574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,022.52 and 574.52 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,022.52 = 574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,022.52 = 574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,022.52 × 574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 587,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,458.19/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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