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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.36, 1,109.40 and 509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.36, 1,109.40 and 509.36 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.36 : 1,109.40 = 509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.36/1,109.40 = 509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.36x = 1,109.40 × 509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.36x = 565,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,083.98/740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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