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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.56 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.56 and 514.92 is: 772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.56 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.56 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.56 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 564,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,125.76/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.35

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