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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,114.76 and 512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,114.76 and 512.26 is: 766.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,114.76 = 512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,114.76 = 512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,114.76 × 512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 571,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,046.96/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.78

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