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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,096.64 and 515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,096.64 and 515.10 is: 771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,096.64 = 515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,096.64 = 515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,096.64 × 515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 564,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,879.26/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.80

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