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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.90, 1,022.67 and 519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.90, 1,022.67 and 519.91 is: 717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.90 : 1,022.67 = 519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.90/1,022.67 = 519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.90x = 1,022.67 × 519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.90x = 531,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,691.25/740.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.63

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