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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,023.80 and 550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,023.80 and 550.45 is: 759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,023.80 = 550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,023.80 = 550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,023.80 × 550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 563,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,550.71/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.48

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