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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,110.89 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,110.89 and 508.78 is: 763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,110.89 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,110.89 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,110.89 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 565,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,198.61/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.17

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