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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,095.60 and 514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,095.60 and 514.41 is: 770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,095.60 = 514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,095.60 = 514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,095.60 × 514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 563,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,587.60/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.75

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