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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,023.03 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,023.03 and 552.42 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,023.03 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,023.03 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,023.03 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 565,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,142.23/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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