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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,020.56 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,020.56 and 519 is: 715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,020.56 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,020.56 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,020.56 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 529,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,670.64/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.65

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