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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.73, 1,111.76 and 510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.73, 1,111.76 and 510.26 is: 763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.73 : 1,111.76 = 510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.73/1,111.76 = 510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.73x = 1,111.76 × 510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.73x = 567,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,286.66/742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.79

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