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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.14, 1,008.48 and 509.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.14, 1,008.48 and 509.83 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.14 : 1,008.48 = 509.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.14/1,008.48 = 509.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.14x = 1,008.48 × 509.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.14x = 514,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,153.36/731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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