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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,111.66 and 510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,111.66 and 510.46 is: 765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,111.66 = 510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,111.66 = 510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,111.66 × 510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 567,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,453.91/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.27

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