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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,022.58 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,022.58 and 544.62 is: 751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,022.58 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,022.58 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,022.58 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 556,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,917.52/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.03

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