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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.86, 1,115.19 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.86, 1,115.19 and 513.20 is: 768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.86 : 1,115.19 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.86/1,115.19 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.86x = 1,115.19 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.86x = 572,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,309.93/744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.35

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