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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,096.20 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,096.20 and 512.10 is: 768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,096.20 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,096.20 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,096.20 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 561,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,364.02/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.15

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