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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,040.47 and 518.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,040.47 and 518.61 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,040.47 = 518.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,040.47 = 518.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,040.47 × 518.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 539,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,598.15/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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