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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,022.76 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,022.76 and 545.76 is: 752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,022.76 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,022.76 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,022.76 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 558,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,181.50/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.12

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