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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.44, 1,116.74 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.44, 1,116.74 and 514.46 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.44 : 1,116.74 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.44/1,116.74 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.44x = 1,116.74 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.44x = 574,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,518.06/745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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