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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,024.56 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,024.56 and 577.98 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,024.56 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,024.56 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,024.56 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 592,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,175.19/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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