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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.77, 1,025.89 and 510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.77, 1,025.89 and 510.49 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.77 : 1,025.89 = 510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.77/1,025.89 = 510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.77x = 1,025.89 × 510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.77x = 523,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,706.59/743.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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