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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.85, 1,117.91 and 514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.85, 1,117.91 and 514.38 is: 769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.85 : 1,117.91 = 514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.85/1,117.91 = 514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.85x = 1,117.91 × 514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.85x = 575,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,030.55/746.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.94

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