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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.97, 1,095.23 and 514.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.97, 1,095.23 and 514.09 is: 770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.97 : 1,095.23 = 514.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.97/1,095.23 = 514.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.97x = 1,095.23 × 514.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.97x = 563,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,041.31/730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.27

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