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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,023.38 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,023.38 and 521.02 is: 718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,023.38 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,023.38 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,023.38 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 533,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,201.45/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.58

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