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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,109.88 and 521.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,109.88 and 521.87 is: 781.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,109.88 = 521.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,109.88 = 521.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,109.88 × 521.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 579,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,207.53/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.12

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