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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,094.46 and 514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,094.46 and 514.45 is: 770.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,094.46 = 514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,094.46 = 514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,094.46 × 514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 563,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,044.95/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.53

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