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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.38, 1,030.07 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.38, 1,030.07 and 510.06 is: 703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.38 : 1,030.07 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.38/1,030.07 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.38x = 1,030.07 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.38x = 525,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,397.50/746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.93

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