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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,114.20 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,114.20 and 510.72 is: 766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,114.20 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,114.20 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,114.20 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 569,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,044.22/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.45

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