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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,020.24 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,020.24 and 574.44 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,020.24 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,020.24 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,020.24 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 586,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,066.67/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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