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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,096.35 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,096.35 and 515.62 is: 773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,096.35 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,096.35 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,096.35 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 565,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,299.99/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.68

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