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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.37, 1,024.54 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.37, 1,024.54 and 555.53 is: 766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.37 : 1,024.54 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.37/1,024.54 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.37x = 1,024.54 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.37x = 569,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,156.19/742.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.68

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