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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.77, 1,022.34 and 544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.77, 1,022.34 and 544.94 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.77 : 1,022.34 = 544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.77/1,022.34 = 544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.77x = 1,022.34 × 544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.77x = 557,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,113.96/741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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