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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,023.80 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,023.80 and 577.48 is: 797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,023.80 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,023.80 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,023.80 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 591,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,224.02/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.53

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