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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.91, 1,024.25 and 555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.91, 1,024.25 and 555.33 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.91 : 1,024.25 = 555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.91/1,024.25 = 555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.91x = 1,024.25 × 555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.91x = 568,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,794.94/741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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