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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.37, 1,110.51 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.37, 1,110.51 and 511.31 is: 764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.37 : 1,110.51 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.37/1,110.51 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.37x = 1,110.51 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.37x = 567,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,817.64/742.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.88

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