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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,040.13 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,040.13 and 517.97 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,040.13 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,040.13 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,040.13 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 538,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,750.94/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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