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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.37, 1,113.22 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.37, 1,113.22 and 511.60 is: 766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.37 : 1,113.22 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.37/1,113.22 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.37x = 1,113.22 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.37x = 569,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,523.35/743.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.14

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