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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.19, 1,024.58 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.19, 1,024.58 and 576.02 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.19 : 1,024.58 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.19/1,024.58 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.19x = 1,024.58 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.19x = 590,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,178.57/742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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