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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.94, 1,114.56 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.94, 1,114.56 and 511.94 is: 768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.94 : 1,114.56 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.94/1,114.56 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.94x = 1,114.56 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.94x = 570,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,587.85/742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.01

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