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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,025.43 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,025.43 and 557.82 is: 768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,025.43 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,025.43 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,025.43 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 572,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,005.36/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.70

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