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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,022.14 and 516.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,022.14 and 516.93 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,022.14 = 516.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,022.14 = 516.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,022.14 × 516.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 528,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,377.37/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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