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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.27, 1,023.13 and 581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.27, 1,023.13 and 581.43 is: 802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.27 : 1,023.13 = 581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.27/1,023.13 = 581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.27x = 1,023.13 × 581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.27x = 594,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,878.48/741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.51

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