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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,094.10 and 513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,094.10 and 513.40 is: 769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,094.10 = 513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,094.10 = 513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,094.10 × 513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 561,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,710.94/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.24

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