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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,021.50 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,021.50 and 563.46 is: 776.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,021.50 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,021.50 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,021.50 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 575,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,574.39/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.66

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