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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,034.06 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,034.06 and 516 is: 712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,034.06 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,034.06 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,034.06 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 533,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,572.38/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.11

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