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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,025.39 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,025.39 and 577.43 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,025.39 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,025.39 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,025.39 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 592,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,090.95/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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