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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,008.32 and 510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,008.32 and 510.46 is: 703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,008.32 = 510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,008.32 = 510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,008.32 × 510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 514,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,701.95/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.24

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