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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,030.23 and 510.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,030.23 and 510.45 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,030.23 = 510.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,030.23 = 510.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,030.23 × 510.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 525,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,880.90/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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