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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,020.34 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,020.34 and 519.20 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,020.34 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,020.34 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,020.34 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 529,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,760.53/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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