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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,024.52 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,024.52 and 577.96 is: 798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,024.52 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,024.52 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,024.52 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 592,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,126.13/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.42

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