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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.65, 1,023.79 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.65, 1,023.79 and 520.92 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.65 : 1,023.79 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.65/1,023.79 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.65x = 1,023.79 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.65x = 533,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,307.57/742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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