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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,022.76 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,022.76 and 552.72 is: 762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,022.76 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,022.76 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,022.76 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 565,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,299.91/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.15

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