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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,028.40 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,028.40 and 556.94 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,028.40 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,028.40 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,028.40 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 572,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,751.95/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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