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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,023.39 and 520.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,023.39 and 520.97 is: 718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,023.39 = 520.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,023.39 = 520.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,023.39 × 520.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 533,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,158.05/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.12

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