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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,019.70 and 518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,019.70 and 518.70 is: 714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,019.70 = 518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,019.70 = 518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,019.70 × 518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 528,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,918.39/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.60

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