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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,095.56 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,095.56 and 514.16 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,095.56 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,095.56 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,095.56 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 563,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,293.13/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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