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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.12, 1,025.57 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.12, 1,025.57 and 556.28 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.12 : 1,025.57 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.12/1,025.57 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.12x = 1,025.57 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.12x = 570,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,496.17/743.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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