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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,020.94 and 518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,020.94 and 518.86 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,020.94 = 518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,020.94 = 518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,020.94 × 518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 529,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,724.93/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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