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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.80, 1,024.68 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.80, 1,024.68 and 506.64 is: 698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.80 : 1,024.68 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.80/1,024.68 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.80x = 1,024.68 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.80x = 519,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,143.88/742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.90

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