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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.03, 1,010.13 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.03, 1,010.13 and 511.44 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.03 : 1,010.13 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.03/1,010.13 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.03x = 1,010.13 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.03x = 516,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,620.89/732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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