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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.30, 1,094.55 and 515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.30, 1,094.55 and 515.30 is: 771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.30 : 1,094.55 = 515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.30/1,094.55 = 515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.30x = 1,094.55 × 515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.30x = 564,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,021.62/731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.26

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