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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,116.42 and 509.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,116.42 and 509.65 is: 765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,116.42 = 509.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,116.42 = 509.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,116.42 × 509.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 568,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,983.45/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.03

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