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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.22, 1,019.05 and 517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.22, 1,019.05 and 517.48 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.22 : 1,019.05 = 517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.22/1,019.05 = 517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.22x = 1,019.05 × 517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.22x = 527,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,334.15/739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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