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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,096.07 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,096.07 and 514.65 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,096.07 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,096.07 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,096.07 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 564,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,092.43/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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