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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.68 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.68 and 520.63 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.68 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.68 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.68 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 532,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,958.52/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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