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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.85, 1,096.54 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.85, 1,096.54 and 515.04 is: 771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.85 : 1,096.54 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.85/1,096.54 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.85x = 1,096.54 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.85x = 564,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,761.96/731.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.69

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