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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.94, 1,117.95 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.94, 1,117.95 and 513.22 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.94 : 1,117.95 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.94/1,117.95 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.94x = 1,117.95 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.94x = 573,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,754.30/744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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