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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,026.90 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,026.90 and 577.80 is: 798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,026.90 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,026.90 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,026.90 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 593,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,342.82/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.41

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