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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,025.53 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,025.53 and 545.96 is: 753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,025.53 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,025.53 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,025.53 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 559,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,899.56/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.78

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