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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,024.95 and 521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,024.95 and 521.70 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,024.95 = 521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,024.95 = 521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,024.95 × 521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 534,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,716.42/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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