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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.72, 1,026.42 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.72, 1,026.42 and 510.44 is: 704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.72 : 1,026.42 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.72/1,026.42 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.72x = 1,026.42 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.72x = 523,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,925.82/743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.47

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