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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,094.39 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,094.39 and 513.53 is: 769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,094.39 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,094.39 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,094.39 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 561,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,994.06/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.43

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