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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,034.96 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,034.96 and 513.95 is: 709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,034.96 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,034.96 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,034.96 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 531,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,909.95/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.54

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