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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,008.96 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,008.96 and 510.72 is: 704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,008.96 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,008.96 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,008.96 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 515,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,296.05/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.42

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