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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.03, 1,034.03 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.03, 1,034.03 and 514.22 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.03 : 1,034.03 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.03/1,034.03 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.03x = 1,034.03 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.03x = 531,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,718.91/749.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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