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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,024.29 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,024.29 and 509.28 is: 703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,024.29 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,024.29 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,024.29 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 521,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,650.41/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.01

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