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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.90, 1,028.04 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.90, 1,028.04 and 558.07 is: 770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.90 : 1,028.04 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.90/1,028.04 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.90x = 1,028.04 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.90x = 573,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,717.42/744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.19

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