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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,009.26 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,009.26 and 510.20 is: 703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,009.26 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,009.26 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,009.26 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 514,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,924.45/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.79

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