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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,024.02 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,024.02 and 520.92 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,024.02 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,024.02 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,024.02 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 533,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,432.50/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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