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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,021.78 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,021.78 and 554.22 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,021.78 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,021.78 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,021.78 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 566,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,290.91/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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