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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.79, 1,097.08 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.79, 1,097.08 and 511.79 is: 767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.79 : 1,097.08 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.79/1,097.08 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.79x = 1,097.08 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.79x = 561,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,467.81/731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.25

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