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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,023.84 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,023.84 and 521.73 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,023.84 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,023.84 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,023.84 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 534,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,168.04/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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