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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,112.04 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,112.04 and 520.17 is: 780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,112.04 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,112.04 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,112.04 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 578,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,449.85/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.63

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