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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,023.54 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,023.54 and 575.28 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,023.54 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,023.54 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,023.54 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 588,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,822.09/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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