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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,023.20 and 520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,023.20 and 520.41 is: 718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,023.20 = 520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,023.20 = 520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,023.20 × 520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 532,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,483.51/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.20

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