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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,036.41 and 517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,036.41 and 517.46 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,036.41 = 517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,036.41 = 517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,036.41 × 517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 536,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,300.72/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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