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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,031.25 and 511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,031.25 and 511.37 is: 705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,031.25 = 511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,031.25 = 511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,031.25 × 511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 527,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,345.16/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.92

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