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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,108.74 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,108.74 and 510.04 is: 763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,108.74 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,108.74 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,108.74 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 565,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,501.75/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.74

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