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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.15, 1,030.46 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.15, 1,030.46 and 557.55 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.15 : 1,030.46 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.15/1,030.46 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.15x = 1,030.46 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.15x = 574,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,530.19/746.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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