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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,111.50 and 509.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,111.50 and 509.89 is: 764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,111.50 = 509.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,111.50 = 509.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,111.50 × 509.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 566,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,742.74/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.02

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