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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,025.41 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,025.41 and 557.44 is: 768.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,025.41 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,025.41 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,025.41 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 571,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,604.55/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.80

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