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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.35, 1,115.03 and 512.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.35, 1,115.03 and 512.18 is: 768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.35 : 1,115.03 = 512.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.35/1,115.03 = 512.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.35x = 1,115.03 × 512.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.35x = 571,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,090.49/743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.27

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