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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.50, 1,023.36 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.50, 1,023.36 and 509.12 is: 702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.50 : 1,023.36 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.50/1,023.36 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.50x = 1,023.36 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.50x = 521,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,013.04/741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.65

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