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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.75, 1,028.40 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.75, 1,028.40 and 558.87 is: 771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.75 : 1,028.40 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.75/1,028.40 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.75x = 1,028.40 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.75x = 574,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,741.91/744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.72

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