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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.52, 1,027.98 and 509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.52, 1,027.98 and 509.61 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.52 : 1,027.98 = 509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.52/1,027.98 = 509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.52x = 1,027.98 × 509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.52x = 523,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,868.89/745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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