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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,095.60 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,095.60 and 515.12 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,095.60 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,095.60 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,095.60 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 564,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,365.47/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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