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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,021.92 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,021.92 and 575.34 is: 792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,021.92 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,021.92 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,021.92 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 587,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,945.46/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.98

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