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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,027.08 and 557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,027.08 and 557.36 is: 769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,027.08 = 557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,027.08 = 557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,027.08 × 557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 572,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,453.31/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.22

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