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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,035.72 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,035.72 and 518.04 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,035.72 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,035.72 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,035.72 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 536,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,544.39/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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