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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,028.16 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,028.16 and 549.92 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,028.16 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,028.16 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,028.16 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 565,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,405.75/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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