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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.40, 1,026.12 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.40, 1,026.12 and 511.12 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.40 : 1,026.12 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.40/1,026.12 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.40x = 1,026.12 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.40x = 524,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,470.45/744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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