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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,023.20 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,023.20 and 575.02 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,023.20 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,023.20 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,023.20 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 588,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,360.46/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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