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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.57, 1,024.45 and 556.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.57, 1,024.45 and 556.41 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.57 : 1,024.45 = 556.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.57/1,024.45 = 556.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.57x = 1,024.45 × 556.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.57x = 570,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,014.22/742.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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