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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,024.79 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,024.79 and 556.47 is: 767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,024.79 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,024.79 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,024.79 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 570,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,262.11/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.61

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