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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,021.10 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,021.10 and 507.64 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,021.10 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,021.10 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,021.10 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 518,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,351.20/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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