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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,029.02 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,029.02 and 548.88 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,029.02 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,029.02 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,029.02 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 564,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,805.75/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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