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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,113.26 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,113.26 and 511.26 is: 765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,113.26 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,113.26 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,113.26 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 569,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,165.31/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.28

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