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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.82, 1,114.24 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.82, 1,114.24 and 511.02 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.82 : 1,114.24 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.82/1,114.24 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.82x = 1,114.24 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.82x = 569,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,398.92/742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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