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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.46, 1,024.67 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.46, 1,024.67 and 555.62 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.46 : 1,024.67 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.46/1,024.67 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.46x = 1,024.67 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.46x = 569,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,323.41/742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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