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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.54, 1,007.80 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.54, 1,007.80 and 510.08 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.54 : 1,007.80 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.54/1,007.80 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.54x = 1,007.80 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.54x = 514,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,058.62/731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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