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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,024.94 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,024.94 and 545.64 is: 752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,024.94 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,024.94 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,024.94 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 559,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,248.26/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.45

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