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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.34, 1,025.91 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.34, 1,025.91 and 566.55 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.34 : 1,025.91 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.34/1,025.91 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.34x = 1,025.91 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.34x = 581,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,229.31/743.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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