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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,020.22 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,020.22 and 518.13 is: 715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,020.22 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,020.22 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,020.22 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 528,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,605.29/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.05

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