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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.36, 1,040.23 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.36, 1,040.23 and 518.51 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.36 : 1,040.23 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.36/1,040.23 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.36x = 1,040.23 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.36x = 539,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,369.66/754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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