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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,116.45 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,116.45 and 512.22 is: 768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,116.45 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,116.45 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,116.45 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 571,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,868.02/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.70

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