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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,031.27 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,031.27 and 511.20 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,031.27 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,031.27 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,031.27 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 527,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,182.67/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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