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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,025.89 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,025.89 and 566.44 is: 781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,025.89 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,025.89 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,025.89 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 581,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,105.13/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.56

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