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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.48, 1,023.98 and 521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.48, 1,023.98 and 521.35 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.48 : 1,023.98 = 521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.48/1,023.98 = 521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.48x = 1,023.98 × 521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.48x = 533,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,846.81/742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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