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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.57, 1,025.26 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.57, 1,025.26 and 556.47 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.57 : 1,025.26 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.57/1,025.26 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.57x = 1,025.26 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.57x = 570,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,525.04/742.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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