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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,025.20 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,025.20 and 510.36 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,025.20 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,025.20 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,025.20 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 523,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,221.07/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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