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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,022.76 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,022.76 and 545.36 is: 751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,022.76 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,022.76 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,022.76 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 557,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,772.39/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.96

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