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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,021.35 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,021.35 and 554.14 is: 763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,021.35 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,021.35 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,021.35 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 565,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,970.89/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.86

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