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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,008.99 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,008.99 and 510.39 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,008.99 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,008.99 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,008.99 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 514,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,978.41/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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