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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.61, 1,024.17 and 576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.61, 1,024.17 and 576.29 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.61 : 1,024.17 = 576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.61/1,024.17 = 576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.61x = 1,024.17 × 576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.61x = 590,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,218.93/742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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