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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,022.38 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,022.38 and 520.04 is: 717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,022.38 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,022.38 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,022.38 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 531,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,678.50/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.75

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