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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,022.63 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,022.63 and 520.58 is: 718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,022.63 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,022.63 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,022.63 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 532,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,353.01/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.66

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