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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,096.36 and 517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,096.36 and 517.07 is: 775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,096.36 = 517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,096.36 = 517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,096.36 × 517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 566,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,894.87/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.60

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