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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.82, 1,023.69 and 521.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.82, 1,023.69 and 521.14 is: 719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.82 : 1,023.69 = 521.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.82/1,023.69 = 521.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.82x = 1,023.69 × 521.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.82x = 533,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,485.81/741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.16

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