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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.30, 1,024.38 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.30, 1,024.38 and 576.74 is: 795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.30 : 1,024.38 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.30/1,024.38 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.30x = 1,024.38 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.30x = 590,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,800.92/742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.91

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