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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,022.04 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,022.04 and 507.96 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,022.04 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,022.04 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,022.04 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 519,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,155.44/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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