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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,021.74 and 516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,021.74 and 516.30 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,021.74 = 516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,021.74 = 516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,021.74 × 516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 527,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,524.36/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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