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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.02, 1,019.52 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.02, 1,019.52 and 517.90 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.02 : 1,019.52 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.02/1,019.52 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.02x = 1,019.52 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.02x = 528,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,009.41/739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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