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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.73, 1,022.19 and 575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.73, 1,022.19 and 575.15 is: 793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.73 : 1,022.19 = 575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.73/1,022.19 = 575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.73x = 1,022.19 × 575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.73x = 587,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,915.91/740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.70

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