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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.50, 1,095.18 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.50, 1,095.18 and 513.58 is: 772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.50 : 1,095.18 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.50/1,095.18 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.50x = 1,095.18 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.50x = 562,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,462.54/728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.08

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