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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,021.80 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,021.80 and 507.96 is: 700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,021.80 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,021.80 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,021.80 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 519,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,033.53/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.79

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