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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,027.30 and 558.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,027.30 and 558.22 is: 769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,027.30 = 558.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,027.30 = 558.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,027.30 × 558.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 573,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,459.41/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.70

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