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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.20, 1,034.46 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.20, 1,034.46 and 517.08 is: 714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.20 : 1,034.46 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.20/1,034.46 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.20x = 1,034.46 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.20x = 534,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,898.58/748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.91

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