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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.51, 1,024 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.51, 1,024 and 518.08 is: 714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.51 : 1,024 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.51/1,024 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.51x = 1,024 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.51x = 530,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,513.92/742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.49

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