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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,027.41 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,027.41 and 509.40 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,027.41 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,027.41 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,027.41 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 523,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,362.65/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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