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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,111.20 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,111.20 and 510.32 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,111.20 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,111.20 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,111.20 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 567,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,067.58/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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