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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,113.75 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,113.75 and 512.46 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,113.75 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,113.75 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,113.75 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 570,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,752.33/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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